Pratique du Shadowing: The lore of Kataba Aishi in #yanderesimulator #yansim #shortsvideo #yandere #shorts #yansim - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Kataba Aishi, known as Tazuki's mother,
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known as Ryoba's grandmother, known as Aiyano's great-great-grandmother, was born in 1930.
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Kataba grew up in Imperial Japan, where her childhood was shaped by propaganda, extreme nationalism, and devastation of World War II.
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She was 15 when the war ended, and the post-war years of her life were dominated by poverty,
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hunger, and disallong- I'm not gonna read that word with her government and nation.
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In 1948, at the age of 18, Catawba became obsessed with a young man at her high school.
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She desired a relationship with him, but faced competition from 10 other girls who were also pursuing him.
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After using various methods, including lethal ones, to eliminate those 10 girls, she confessed to the young man she loved, who accepted her feelings.
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However, her door would be short-lived.
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American intelligence agencies assisted Japanese police in investigating the mysterious deaths and disappearance of high school girls in Catawba's neighborhood.
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Their investigation eventually led them to identify Catawba as the serial killer they had been pursuing.
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However, before facing trial, she was offered a deal.
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During their investigation into Catawba's murderers, the CIA had become genuinely impressed with the remarkable talent for committing various types of crimes
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while leaving almost no traces of her actions.
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The agency even stated to perceive Catawba as a perfect example of the type of agent they needed for convert operations.
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The deal was, if she worked with the CIA for missions, there would be no trial.
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accepted this deal.
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Katawa gave birth to Dezuki in 1950, but due to the need of constantly visiting other countries for long periods of time, she was absent from most of her childhood.
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She was deathly afraid that her daughter would never be able to develop any love for her
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and attempted to compensate for her long absences by spoiling her daughter rotten at every opportunity she had.
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By the early 60s, Katawa's age was beginning to catch up to her.
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She knew that career was nearing its end.
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After training her successors and one final mission in 1964, she was allowed to retire.
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After that last mission, she was granted a full pardon for her crimes in the 40s
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and was also paid enough money to live comfortably for the rest of her life.
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She has lived in peace since then, content to spend her days relaxing with her husband and dotting on her daughter, no matter how old she becomes.

Who Will Benefit from This Video?

This video is ideal for intermediate English learners aiming to boost their English speaking practice and narrative comprehension. It suits those prepping for IELTS speaking practice too, as it introduces complex storytelling with historical context—perfect for building fluency in describing sequences and character backgrounds. Beginners can also use it for shadowing, thanks to its clear, conversational pace.

Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

  • Devastation: Severe destruction (e.g., "the devastation of war"). Great for adding intensity to descriptions.
  • Eliminate: To remove or get rid of (e.g., "eliminate competition"). A formal alternative to "get rid of," useful in academic or professional speech.
  • Spoiling her rotten: Over-indulging someone (e.g., "parents often spoil their kids rotten"). A vivid idiom for casual conversations about family dynamics.
  • Dotting on: Showing excessive affection (e.g., "grandparents dot on their grandkids"). Perfect for describing loving relationships.

How to Get the Accent Right

To master the speaker’s tone, use shadow speak techniques: pause the video, repeat short phrases, and mimic the rhythm. Focus on stress in multi-syllabic words like "propaganda" (pro-PAG-an-da) and "investigation" (in-ves-ti-GA-tion). Notice how the speaker softens "would be short-lived"—the reduced "would be" (wud-be) is key for natural flow. For practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare. Pay attention to the narrative’s pacing: slow down for dramatic details (e.g., "lethal ones") and speed up for action (e.g., "the investigation eventually led"). This will sharpen your shadow speech skills and make your storytelling more engaging.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.